Audi A6 Typ 4G: Radio -R-, Removing and Installing
Radio -R-, Removing and Installing, RMC, 8DN, 8DP
The Radio -R- is integrated in the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-. Refer to → Chapter "Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, Removing and Installing".
Radio -R-, Removing and Installing, MMI, 8YQ, through MY 2014
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps -VAS6223/9-.
The Radio -R--1- is located behind the left luggage compartment trim panel in the lower rack.
Note
If replacing the control module, select the "Replace Control Module" function on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Removing
- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.
- Open the left storage compartment in the luggage compartment.
The Radio -R- is located inside the rack under the sound amplifiers. It is necessary to remove the rack in order to remove the Radio -R-.
It is necessary to remove the bracket with the sound amplifiers first in order to be able to remove the rack.
- Unlock and disconnect the connectors from the control modules.
- Insert the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps -VAS6223/9--1- onto the MOST Bus connector -2-.
- Remove the bracket with the sound amplifiers.
- BOSE. Refer to → Chapter "Digital Sound System Control Module -J525-, Removing and Installing, BOSE, MMI, through MY 2014".
- Bang & Olufsen. Refer to → Chapter "Digital Sound System Control Module -J525-, Removing and Installing, Bang & Olufsen, through MY 2014".
- Remove the nuts -arrows- from the rack.
- Release and disconnect the connectors from the Radio -R--1-.
- Insert the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps -VAS6223/9--1- onto the MOST Bus connector -2-.
The wiring harness is fastened to the bottom of the rack and to the floor panel.
- Lift the rack from the storage compartment far enough until the Radio -R- can be removed from the rack.
- Press the catches -2- on the right and left side of the Radio -R--1- and remove the Radio -R--1- from the rack -3-.
Installing
- Install in reverse order of removal.
Radio -R-, Removing and Installing, MMI, I8H, from MY 2015
The Radio -R- is integrated in the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-. Refer to → Chapter "Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-, Removing and Installing".
Radio Connector Assignments
Connector Assignment, RMC and 8DN
1 - Not Assigned
2 - Not Assigned
3 - Connection Block with Four Multi-Pin Connectors
4 - MOST Bus
5 - Not Assigned
6 - 4-Pin Connector -T4df- to the Front Information Display Control Head -J685-
7 - AM/FM/FM2 Antenna Connection
Note
Unlisted connector terminals are not assigned.
3 - Connection block with four multi-pin connectors
A - 8-Pin Connector -T8e-
1 - Right rear speaker (+)
2 - Right front speaker (+)
3 - Left front speaker (+)
4 - Left rear speaker (+)
5 - Right rear speaker (-)
6 - Right front speaker (-)
7 - Left front speaker (-)
8 - Left rear speaker (-)
B - 12-Pin Connector -T12c-
1 - Data from Multimedia System Control Head -E380-
2 - Res BT Multimedia System Control Head -E380-
7 - Data to the Multimedia System Control Head -E380-
8 - Wake UP Multimedia System Control Head -E380-
9 - Res HU to the Multimedia System Control Head -E380-
C - 12-Pin Connector -T12-
Not assigned
D - 8-Pin Connector -T8f-
9 - Subwoofer -R211-
10 - Center Speaker -R208-
13 - Subwoofer -R211-
14 - Center Speaker -R208-
17 - Terminal 31
18 - Terminal 30
E - 12-Pin Connector -T12d-
7 - Ring-break Diagnostic Cable
4 - MOST Bus
1 - Output
2 - Input
6 - 4-Pin Connector -T4df-
All pins are connected to the Front Information Display Control Head -J685-.
1 - LVDS (-)
2 - LIN
3 - LVDS (+)
4 - Ground
7 - AM/FM1/FM2 antenna connection
1 - Chamber 2, AM/FM1 from Antenna Amplifier 2 -R111-, Radio Antenna 2 -R93-
2 - Chamber 1, FM2 from Antenna Amplifier -R24-, Antenna -R11-
Connector Assignment, RMC plus and 8DP
1 - DAB Connection from Antenna Amplifier 3 -R112-, Digital Radio Antenna -R183-, ER1/ER2 and QV3
- SAT connection from Roof Antenna -R216-, Satellite Antenna -R170-, ER3 and QV8
2 - Not Assigned
3 - Connection Block with Four Multi-Pin Connectors
4 - MOST Bus
5 - 4-Pin Connector -T4z- to the External Audio Source Connection -R199-
6 - 4-Pin Connector -T4df- to the Front Information Display Control Head -J685-
7 - AM/FM/FM2 Antenna Connection
Note
Unlisted connector terminals are not assigned.
3 - Connection block with four multi-pin connectors
A - 8-Pin Connector -T8e-
1 - Right rear speaker (+)
2 - Right front speaker (+)
3 - Left front speaker (+)
4 - Left rear speaker (+)
5 - Right rear speaker (-)
6 - Right front speaker (-)
7 - Left front speaker (-)
8 - Left rear speaker (-)
B - 12-Pin Connector -T12c-
1 - Data from Multimedia System Control Head -E380-
2 - Res BT Multimedia System Control Head -E380-
3 - Not Assigned
4 - Microphone input (+) from Microphone Unit in Front Roof Module -R164-, Left Front Microphone -R140-
5 - Not Assigned
6 - Not Assigned
7 - Data to the Multimedia System Control Head -E380-
8 - Wake UP Multimedia System Control Head -E380-
9 - Res HU to the Multimedia System Control Head -E380-
10 - Not Assigned
11 - Not Assigned
12 - Microphone input (-) for the Microphone Unit in Front Roof Module -R164-, Left Front Microphone -R140-
C - 12-Pin Connector -T12e-
All pins are connected to the External Audio Source Connection -R199-.
1 - LF-In ground
2 - Right LF-In
3 - USB, +5 V
4 - USB, ground
5 - iPod, ACC Power
6 - Detect
7 - Left LF-In
8 - LF-In ground shielding
9 - CVBS cable (+)
10 - CVBS cable (-)
11 - iPod data
12 - iPod data
D - 8-Pin Connector -T8f-
9 - Subwoofer -R211-
10 - Center Speaker -R208-
13 - Subwoofer -R211-
14 - Center Speaker -R208-
17 - Terminal 31
18 - Terminal 30
E - 12-Pin Connector -T12d-
7 - Ring-break Diagnostic Cable
4 - MOST Bus
1 - Output
2 - Input
5 - 4-Pin Connector -T4z-
All pins are connected to the External Audio Source Connection -R199-.
1 - D (+)
2 - iPod recognized
3 - D (-)
4 - Ground
6 - 4-Pin Connector -T4df-
All pins are connected to the Front Information Display Control Head -J685-.
1 - LVDS (-)
2 - LIN
3 - LVDS (+)
4 - Ground
7 - antenna connection. AM/FM1/FM2
1 - Chamber 2, AM/FM1 from Antenna Amplifier 2 -R111-, Radio Antenna 2 -R93-
2 - Chamber 1, FM2 from Antenna Amplifier -R24-, Antenna -R11-
Connector Assignment, MMI, 8YQ
Radio -R-
Only ER1/ER2 and QV3
1 - AM/FM1/FM2 antenna connection
2 - DAB connection from Antenna Amplifier 3 -R112-, Digital Radio Antenna -R183-
3 - Connection block with four multi-pin connectors
4 - MOST Bus
Only ER3 and QV8
1 - AM/FM1/FM2 antenna connection
2 - SAT connection from Roof Antenna -R216-, Satellite Antenna -R170-
3 - Connection block with four multi-pin connectors
4 - MOST Bus
Note
Unlisted connector terminals are not assigned.
1 - AM/FM1/FM2 antenna connection
1 - Chamber 2, AM/FM1 from Antenna Amplifier 2 -R111-, Radio Antenna 2 -R93-
2 - Chamber 1, FM2 from Antenna Amplifier -R24-, Antenna -R11-
3 - Connection block with four multi-pin connectors
A - 8-Pin Connector -T8r-
1 - Right rear speaker (+)
2 - Right front speaker (+)
3 - Left front speaker (+)
4 - Left rear speaker (+)
5 - Right rear speaker (-)
6 - Right front speaker (-)
7 - Left front speaker (-)
8 - Left rear speaker (-)
B - 12-Pin Connector -T12-
17 - Left LF-In
18 - LF-In ground
19 - LF-In diag
21 - LF diag
22 - LF (-)
23 - Right LF-In
24 - LF-In ground shielding
27 - LF ground shielding
28 - LF (+)
C - 12-Pin Connector -T12-
Only for the Chinese version
All pins are connected to the Multimedia Control Head 2 -E499- (rear center armrest).
29 - Headphones output 1 Diag
31 - Headphones output 1/2 Diag
34 - Headphones output 2 Diag
35 - Headphones output 1 left
36 - Headphones output 1 ground
37 - Headphones output 1 right
38 - Headphones output 2 left
39 - Headphones output 2 ground
40 - Headphones output 2 right
D - 10-Pin Connector -T10i-
9 - Subwoofer -R211-
10 - Center Speaker -R208-
11 - Ring-break Diagnostic Cable
13 - Subwoofer -R211-
14 - Center Speaker -R208-
41 - Terminal 31
42 - Terminal 30
4 - MOST Bus
1 - Output
2 - Input
Connector Assignment, MMI, I8H
The Radio -R- is integrated in the Information Electronics Control Module 1 -J794-. Refer to → Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations.
